November 22, 2017
Agency10 common claims from craft breweries
By Caterina Pontoriero via PropertyCasualty360.com (Photo: iStock) Craft brewery risks are as unique as the beers these establishments brew. Here are some common claims for breweries. Between owning a brewery and insuring nearly 100 of them, Lebanon, Pennsylvania-based CraftBreweryInsurance.com has seen plenty of interesting claims on both the Commercial and Workers’ Compensation sides of […]
November 29, 2017
AgencySustainable benchmarking tools for breweries to improve their operations
Provided by the Brewers Association Sustainability Environmental stewardship is a top priority for both craft brewers and craft beer enthusiasts. Maintaining a healthy balance between stewardship, social enrichment, and economic vitality is important to the future success of craft brewing. Through the benchmarking work and sustainability manuals, the BA and the Sustainability Subcommittee encourages conscientious […]
December 20, 2017
AgencyTop 10 Things Start-up Breweries Want to Know
By Graham Rausch If I had to identify one thing that all breweries and brewpubs have in common, it’s the need for information during the start-up period. Of course, there’s no substitute for experience, and every business will encounter unique circumstances. However, I see a familiar pattern of questions and comments while connecting with our […]
January 9, 2018
AgencyTexas Brewery Barrel Cap Laws
Manufacturing License Summary Provided by the Brewers Association There are two (2) ale or malt liquor (containing more than 4% ABW) manufacturing licenses: (1) Brewer’s Permit and (2) Brewpub License. There are two (2) ale or malt liquor (containing more than 4% ABW) manufacturing licenses: (1) Brewer’s Permit and (2) Brewpub License. A Brewpub License cannot […]
January 10, 2018
AgencyIs Your Brewery Prepared for an OSHA Inspection?
Best Management Practice for Surviving an OSHA Inspection Provided by the Brewers Association The purpose of this document is to provide a helpful, consistent guideline for Brewers Association (BA) brewery members to use when developing safety programs and policies for their breweries that comply with OSHA standards. The recommendations herein are based on the experiences […]
January 16, 2018
AgencyGood Manufacturing Practices for Craft Brewers
What are GMPs? Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are the set of standards used to determine if a manufacturer is maintaining practices set by federal, state and county regulations. GMPs include industry recommendations. These easy to understand and execute standards allow companies to operate in confidence that their facility is acting in good faith to satisfy […]
February 5, 2018
AgencyTips on Selecting a Distributor for your Brewery
Selecting a Distributor Things to Consider Distributor Commitment How is management committed to craft? Is the portfolio growing at a rate commensurate with the local craft growth trends? Are they selective in the craft brands they choose to distribute, or are they brand collectors? Is there a dedicated craft manager(s)? Does the distributor actively educate/train […]
February 28, 2018
AgencyHouston’s ‘Daisy Chain’ Yeast Experiment Produces Dozens of New Beers
By Anna Mitchell via Craftbeer.com The Daisy Chain Experiment will produce dozens of beers with the same yeast. (Southern Star Brewing Co.) It was a hurricane no Houstonian will ever forget. When Harvey hit the area in August 2017, the storm left no one untouched. But while the city flooded, so did support flood […]
March 6, 2018
AgencyQuality Management: Essential Planning for Breweries
Quality management for breweries is critical for continued success. This book, written by Mary Pellettieri, decodes how to create and manage a quality system in the context of the brewery environment and affords an understanding of how quality management is integrated into every level of the operation. Quality Management: Essential Planning for Breweries will guide […]
April 18, 2018
AgencyBest Practice for the Management of Confined Spaces in Breweries
Provided by the Brewers Association The purpose of this document is to provide a helpful, consistent guideline for Brewers Association (BA) members to use when working in and around confined spaces in breweries. Employers and employees must work together to assure a safe workplace. Employers must perform workplace hazard assessments to identify confined spaces and […]